Russia has not promised Belarus help over oil tax overhaul: PM

Medvedev said Russia is continuing talks with Belarus in relation to its oil tax reforms. Belarus estimates it will lose $300-$400 million a year due to the oil tax changesREUTERS | January 14, 2019, 17:55 IST

MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Moscow has never promised Belarus any help over losses incurred due to an overhaul of Russia's oil tax after Minsk requested compensation.

Medvedev said Russia is continuing talks with Belarus in relation to its oil tax reforms. Belarus estimates it will lose $300-$400 million a year due to the oil tax changes.